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Scottish couple facing $33k repair bill after driving Tesla in heavy rain
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this post was submitted on 20 Oct 2023
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Best car I've owned, without a doubt. I charge it overnight, and never have to even think about range (it'll do 300 miles in good conditions if driven carefully). Keeping it charged costs a few dollars a month most of the time, unless I'm on a road trip and need to pay for charging on the way - which is still far, far cheaper than paying for gas.
The only downside is that road trips require more planning, because you need to know where you're going to stop for a charge beforehand, and you need to plan out the time it'll take to get a decent charge. But that just means making sure you're going to have lunch or take a break to stretch your legs and walk around where you'll be charging. Long-distance trips are definitely doable, you just plan them around charging locations.
And it's impossible to beat the maintenance costs: Nearly $0. Very few moving parts and an electric motor means no oil changes, engine maintenance, and general wear-and-tear are much lower.
It's a great car.
Maintenance is something I've been thinking about a lot, thanks for mentioning it. I know it's supposed to be a lot cheaper than other cars but at the same time I'm curious what maintenance looks like 10+ years out, in other words older than probably most of the bolts out there. I appreciate the comment though!